LaMelo Ball MIP? Drafting Charlotte Hornets Longshot NBA Awards! Why Eddie Jones Wore #6 Best
We’re drafting our favorite longshot awards odds for the Charlotte Hornets, including Most Improved Player and Sixth Man of the Year. Plus, we settle the debate on who wore the number six jersey best in franchise history.
What if the Hornets make a major leap this season? If they do, it’ll be because a few players got into the awards conversation. On today’s show, we stole an idea from Locked On Raptors and decided to hold our own longshot awards draft for the Charlotte Hornets. We go back and forth selecting the players and awards we think have a chance, no matter how slim.
The draft kicks off with a debate over which Hornet has the best chance to win Most Improved Player. One host makes the case for a player who might be forgotten after an injury-shortened season, while the other counters with a former All-Star not even listed on the betting odds, arguing a change in reputation could sway voters. The conversation continues with selections for Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and even a surprising pick for NBA Cup MVP.
Then, we wrap things up with another edition of “Who Wore It Best,” tackling the number six jersey. While seven players have worn it, we agree there’s only one right answer: Eddie Jones. We look back at his incredible, and possibly most underrated, single season in Hornets history where he was an All-Star, All-NBA, and All-Defense selection.
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7 comments
Andrew Wiggins trade please.
MIP is meant for roleplayers guys. role guys need some love too
Still remember Devonte was suppose to get his MIP but no one watched HOR post Kemba 😂😢
Great podcast Walker and Doug 👍🏻, Sexton or Mann for 6th man is a great shout 🙌🏻, like you guys said it will depend on if Colin starts but hoping they both can have big seasons 🏀
Eddie Jones should be one of the Hornets greats 😎
If he plays 75 Games! It’s most improved! Greetings from Germany! Hornets supporter since 94
Why do multiple people keep calling Kon 6'7"? Everywhere I've looked has had him listed at 6'5"!